FL-09 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (retired)
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EducationJuris Doctor
Notable personal detailsJorge Antonio Malavet is a Republican who filed as a candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 9th Congressional District for the 2026 cycle. He is a retired U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer and has worked in federal civilian roles including with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security. His campaign materials describe him as holding a Juris Doctor, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in human resources management.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting marginal tax rates, simplifying the tax code, and delivering tax relief for middle-class and small-business families; emphasizes cutting waste and advancing pro-growth policies to raise wages and expand housing through private-sector solutions.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms focused on increasing price transparency and lowering out-of-pocket costs, while expanding access through private-sector solutions. Emphasizes improving veteran health care access and choice.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform that emphasizes border security, rule-of-law enforcement, and accountability while welcoming immigrants who pursue the American dream within a lawful system.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jorge Malavet for FL-09 Republican nominee?
Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Political Operations Division
Political organization
Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Political Operations Division endorsed Jorge Malavet in his campaign.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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